Alex Zhang
White & Case LLPOperating a fully integrated M&A team across offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, White & Case LLP displays ‘expert level knowledge’ when advising on outbound investments, complex joint ventures, and cross-continental acquisitions. Heading the team, the ’practical’ Alex Zhang heavily specialises in corporate financings, commercial transactions, and strategic collaborations, while Vivian Tsoi consistently acts for global corporations and Chinese state-owned entities. Yan Yan is a private equity specialist, and Alan Bao primarily concentrates on IPOs. Paul Tang is knowledgeable on dispositions and buyouts, and Amy Yang is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Very good at M&A. Expert level knowledge in oil & gas, internet.’
‘Put client interest first and navigate through complexity.’
‘Highly Seasoned and sophisticated M&A team; Can provide solutions which are not only legal, practical but also creative; Know well your client and even its industry.’
- 'Very reliable M&A team. Quality service as always. Voluntarily applied with head office for further fee discount.'
‘Pro-active, responsive, competent, business-oriented.’
‘Alex Zhang really knows the business, is practical and an excellent lawyer.’
‘Exceptional understanding of the market and practical and actionable advice that helps drive deals forward and ultimately minimizes outside legal spend. Many firms can deliver correct legal advice, but few are able to cut through the noise to deliver results like White & Case.’
‘Vivian Tsoi of the Shanghai office is a superstar in the M&A field and is in high demand by foreign clients seeking to do business in China. In recent years that work has also extended to foreign companies seeking to relocate from China and outbound investment by Chinese companies. She is a tireless and canny advocate for her clients and understands the pitfalls and risks of transactions in China perhaps better than anyone. Yan Yan, also of the Shanghai office, has made a lasting and favorable impression on business teams for her responsiveness and industry insights and is considered (with good reason) to be a rising star in the Chinese legal market.’
Key clients
- Accelleron Industries AG (carved out from ABB)
- Arbos Technology Group Company Ltd.
- BVCF Management Ltd.
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
- CVC Capital Partners
- Hopu Investment Management Co. Ltd.
- Kemira Oyj
- Nestlé
- PAG
- Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas)
- RRJ Capital
- Saudi Aramco
- Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Group Limited
- Schneider Electric
- Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt
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Alex Zhang